Dear Mackenzie, You're already twenty-one months old and we just keep wondering where the time has gone. Last month you wanted to disagree with everything we said...but now you actually answer with nods a lot of the time too. At least when you want something. You...
Using thieves oil to treat black mold
I was recently contacted by a reader who has had terrible problems with black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum). If you've never heard about this problem, let me tell you that it is BAD stuff. Not only does it smell gross, but it is actually toxic, and it will cause you,...
I’d like to ask you for a favor
I entered one of my photos of Mackenzie into Sigma & Momtography's photo contest...and I'd really appreciate your help. I've got to collect votes for a chance to win so it would mean a lot to me if you'd go visit the link below and vote. Please vote now When the...

Decluttering Giveaway #3 — Baby girl clothes – 9 months size
Note: The winner of this giveaway has already been chosen. If you'd like to participate in future contests on NOH, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists on the right side of this page! With the first couple giveaway's already behind us, I'm happy to note that...

No Ordinary Blogoversary
Thanks to Teena in Toronto for pointing out that my blogoversary was this past weekend. Can't say for certain where my brain was but I had no idea that I was so close to the date when No Ordinary Homestead was born from the pieces of all my other blogs. On September...

Decluttering Giveaway #2: More Baby Clothes – 3-6 months
Note: The winner of this giveaway has already been chosen. If you'd like to participate in future contests on NOH, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists on the right side of this page! First of all, congratulations to Carrie M! She has scored the great package...
Decluttering Giveaway #1: Newborn clothes
Note: The winner of this giveaway has already been chosen. If you'd like to participate in future contests on NOH, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists on the right side of this page! In case you missed my post earlier this week, I'm starting a series of...
Let the decluttering giveaways begin!
A few weeks ago, I learned about something I thought was really interesting that was going on in the blogosphere: apparently it's become really common for bloggers to get rid of some of their stuff by giving it away to their readers. Even the Pioneer Woman is doing it...
Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child
It's probably no surprise to you that I am a big fan of essential oils and aromatherapy. I have seen first hand how powerful their effects can be...and if I can accomplish something without drugs and chemicals, I'm definitely going to give it a try. I even used...
We’ve got a winner!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the NOH giveaway to celebrate life! This was by far the most exciting and entertaining giveaway I've had so far. So here's what you've been waiting for... Congratulations to Kari! Thankfully there was only one Kari entry but...


